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Eric Panzer

@ericpanzer

Likes to imagine the strings of emojis in people's bios are their washing instructions. CYA: Opinions are strictly my own, unless someone else agrees.

 Berkeley, CA
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Joined August 2010
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Cartoon graphic showing series of papers: Types of Berkeley Story Berkeley Marina To announce New "Decrepitude with a view!" campaign CARBON Calculator: How many polar bears did you kill by driving to Cheeseboard That Time you were Tired? People's Park— oh no, we've already said too much Diners ignore animal rights protesters, Because grass-fed is OKAY... Right? Residents demand "separate but equal" shuttle alternative to AC Transit On-Time Adjournment of Council Meeting prompts accusations of fascism University, City declare they'd be better off if the other didn't exist Opinion: "Cut down one single eucalyptus tree and I will burn this entire place to the ground myself" Berkeley Lab debuts perpetual motion powered by Local housing debates Weed-infused bubble tea Corners market, shutters half of Telegraph How will CRISPR impact your chakras? The answer might surprise you City mental health Division warns: Avoid Berkeley Bowl on Sundays Check out the Original at https://xkcd.com/2456/

ALT Cartoon graphic showing series of papers: Types of Berkeley Story Berkeley Marina To announce New "Decrepitude with a view!" campaign CARBON Calculator: How many polar bears did you kill by driving to Cheeseboard That Time you were Tired? People's Park— oh no, we've already said too much Diners ignore animal rights protesters, Because grass-fed is OKAY... Right? Residents demand "separate but equal" shuttle alternative to AC Transit On-Time Adjournment of Council Meeting prompts accusations of fascism University, City declare they'd be better off if the other didn't exist Opinion: "Cut down one single eucalyptus tree and I will burn this entire place to the ground myself" Berkeley Lab debuts perpetual motion powered by Local housing debates Weed-infused bubble tea Corners market, shutters half of Telegraph How will CRISPR impact your chakras? The answer might surprise you City mental health Division warns: Avoid Berkeley Bowl on Sundays Check out the Original at https://xkcd.com/2456/

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I've made a tough decision tonight: This will be my last tweet for a while. I'm posting this to let people know and to hold myself accountable I respect and thank the people and organizations who continue to share information here; but for now I will no longer contribute (1/2)
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Under you-know-who's leadership, Twitter has been intentionally turned into a cesspool for the cheer-leading of fascism and far-right stochastic terrorism. Twitter is sustained by users generating content. I choose to no longer offer them mine. I eagerly await alternatives. (2/2)
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The neighborhood the NYT author grew up in and that he and his family loved so much was literally the result of moneyed interests buying up farmland and subdividing it for homes so they could make a profit. Here are some of the 1890s promo materials for nearby lots.
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Malcolm Harris (@BigMeanInternet) profile pictureMalcolm Harris@BigMeanInternet30 May 2023
Can't blame people for feeling like capital-led development is not going to improve life where they live nytimes.com/2023/05/30/magaz…
A Tale of Paradise, Parking Lots and My Mother’s Berkeley Backyard (Published 2023)

A Tale of Paradise, Parking Lots and My Mother’s Berkeley Backyard (Published 2023)

Plans to build apartments have sparked a fight between progressive newcomers and nostalgic old-timers — with surprising allegiances in a writer’s hometown.

nytimes.com
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For better or worse, Berkeley owes its very existence as a city (rather than just farmland with an A&M college) to real estate interests. "Capital-led development" literally created the physical setting—an improvement, if you will—where this family was able to live their lives
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"Don't blame me! I just replied to an effort to help save @SFBART with an op-ed attacking BART. How dare you assume that means I agree with the op-ed?" If BART goes over the fiscal cliff and closes stations, Orinda and Lafayette should be the first to shut their doors.
Debora Allen (@debora_allen1) profile pictureDebora Allen
@debora_allen126 May 2023
Replying to @ericpanzer @Scott_Wiener @MTCBATA
As you know, a journalist wrote that, not me. Attacking me for a 7 word sentence in the article seems like you are in complete denial of the real situation at BART and our state. I care deeply about our riders, our climate, and the economic health of our region and state. That's why I have fought 7 years against the absurd policies of the BART board that have helped escalate the fiscal disaster we face. But I am, according to my board president, a "very small minority voice" on the board so not sure why you care about my seat.
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I guess I have brain worms for thinking that non-profits that take on quasi-governmental roles should care about the overall/cost effectiveness of their efforts and that even $2000 for a piece of *perforated* metal and a dim solar nightlight would be outrageous. But that's me 🤷‍♂️
◥◤Kriston Capps (@kristoncapps) profile picture◥◤Kriston Capps@kristoncapps25 May 2023
Replying to @kristoncapps
Before you quote-tweet, please consider: If you are very mad about the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation paying for four prototypes of a bus-stop shade for L.A., you may have brain worms bloom.bg/3WAUOEz
A Defense of ‘La Sombrita,’ LA’s Much-Mocked Bus-Stop Shade

A Defense of ‘La Sombrita,’ LA’s Much-Mocked Bus-Stop Shade

The designers of the now-notorious transit pilot respond to the backlash that greeted the project, and reflect on what it reveals about the city’s infrastructure challenges.

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This article goes on for over 2,000 words, but any version the word "effective" is not among them It tries to imply this was meant to shed light on the strictures of codes/processes—but that's not how it was presented at the triumphant press conference
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It may well be that misinformation swirled around this thing (if indeed no public funds were spent, that would be a relief) But it doesn't change the overall story of ineffective bureaucracy, waste, and non-profits that benefit from rather than challenge this state of affairs
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After I sounded off, I was asked to watch Asm @PhilTing's town hall where he talked about transit funding—so I did Now I can share with y'all the reasons Ting gave for not fighting for a transit rescue (à la @Scott_Wiener) and why I strongly disagree youtube.com/watch?v=V4p2vZSN…
Assemblymember Ting, Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, Talks about the Governor's May Revise

Assemblymember Ting, Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, Talks about the Governor's May Revise

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Eric Panzer (@ericpanzer) profile pictureEric Panzer@ericpanzer22 May 2023
Replying to @UrbanLandRent @anniefryman @PhilTing @SFBART
I wasn't at the town hall and I'm not sure what was said there, but from what I heard I get the sense that similar to Sen Glazer he's one of these "we can starve BART into being better" types—like they'll magically find hundreds of millions that they've somehow been misspending
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But I've yet to see anyone say clearly and publicly what exactly these accountability and oversight problems are. If people can't/aren't willing to articulate these problems, then they should not be used to justify allowing transit to enter a spiral of starvation and service cuts
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Governor Newsom once called California the "keeper of the nation's future." If we can't act decisively to rescue the public transit that is so critical to saving our climate and keeping the world's 4th largest economy moving, then we are a very poor keeper of that future, indeed
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